My Top Ten Short Reads* for 2011

Posted by Mikki Halpin

*Because, to quote Sean Nelson, “I don’t have that much *time* for *reading* as I’m out there really trying to make a difference in the community.”

1. Christina Kelly, Five Reasons Why Black Swan starring Natalie Portman is a Sickening Male Fantasy (145 words)

Sure, 145 words is a lot, but Kelly lays out her case in easily-understood bullet points, each one an imaginary quote from the male writers of the film: “It’s really hot when psycho dancer chicks lose their minds and stab themselves to death.” I didn’t even need to see the movie!